Trademark Class 18: Leather goods, bags and umbrellas
In short: Class 18 is a goods class in the Nice Classification used in India. It covers leather and imitation leather, luggage and carrying bags, wallets, umbrellas, walking sticks, saddlery, and collars, leashes and clothing for animals. Filing costs ₹4,500 in government fees for individuals, startups and small enterprises.
Reviewed by Sagar Ruparelia, Founder & Head, Ofin Legal.Updated
Official Class 18 heading
Leather and imitations of leather; animal skins and hides; luggage and carrying bags; umbrellas and parasols; walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery; collars, leashes and clothing for animals.
What Class 18 includes
- Handbags
- Wallets and purses
- Backpacks
- School bags
- Suitcases and trolley bags
- Travel bags
- Briefcases
- Reusable shopping bags
- Card holders
- Leather and faux leather
- Umbrellas
- Pet collars and leashes
- Clothing for pets
- Luggage tags
Not in Class 18
These are often filed in Class 18 by mistake. They belong in another class:
| Goods or services | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Laptop bags and camera bags | Class 9: Electronics, software and scientific devices |
| Leather belts (clothing) | Class 25: Clothing, footwear and headwear |
| Leather clothing and shoes | Class 25: Clothing, footwear and headwear |
| Golf bags and bags made for skis or surfboards | Class 28: Toys, games and sporting goods |
| Patio umbrellas | Class 22: Ropes, tents, sacks and padding |
Businesses that file in Class 18
Fee to register a trademark in Class 18
| Applicant | Government fee (online) |
|---|---|
| Individual, startup or small enterprise | ₹4,500 |
| All other applicants | ₹9,000 |
Official Form TM-A fee per class. Source: IP India, Forms & Official Fees.
Class 18: frequently asked questions
What is covered under trademark Class 18?
Class 18 is a goods class. It covers leather and imitation leather, luggage and carrying bags, wallets, umbrellas, walking sticks, saddlery, and collars, leashes and clothing for animals. Examples include handbags, wallets and purses, backpacks, school bags, suitcases and trolley bags.
What is not included in Class 18?
Laptop bags and camera bags: Class 9. Leather belts (clothing): Class 25. Leather clothing and shoes: Class 25. Golf bags and bags made for skis or surfboards: Class 28. Check every product or service you offer, because each must be filed in the class it belongs to.
What is the fee to register a trademark in Class 18?
The government fee is ₹4,500 per class when filed online by an individual, startup or small enterprise, and ₹9,000 for other applicants. Ofin’s trademark registration starts at ₹6,999 inclusive of GST for one class, with the government fee included.
Which businesses register in Class 18?
Handbags & leather goods usually file in Class 18. Handbags, wallets, luggage and leather goods are Class 18; laptop and camera bags are Class 9.
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